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Jan 12, 2024 · Though she has sung the part elsewhere – most recently at the Arena di Verona – this was Kurzak’s first time taking it on at the Met, and she triumphed, creating a completely convincing portrayal, both dramatically and vocally, of a selfless young woman who evolves from naïve adolescence to unwavering faith in love, to heartbreak and ...
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Three thrilling leading ladies trade off as the volatile diva Floria Tosca. First, soprano Aleksandra Kurzak reprises her riveting portrayal of the title role, starring alongside tenor SeokJong Baek as her revolutionary lover, Cavaradossi, and baritone George Gagnidze as the sadistic chief of police Scarpia.
Jan 10, 2024 · The cast stars soprano Aleksandra Kurzak as Cio-Cio-San and tenor Matthew Polenzani as Pinkerton. By: Joshua Wright Jan. 10, 2024. Get a first look at Puccini’s Madama Butterfly which returns...
Overview. Extraordinary sopranos Aleksandra Kurzak and Asmik Grigorian (in her highly anticipated Met debut) tackle the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenors Matthew Polenzani and Jonathan Tetelman co-star as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her.
Aleksandra Kurzak (Polish pronunciation: [alɛkˈsandra ˈkuʐak]; born 7 August 1977) is a Polish operatic soprano who has an international career primarily in Europe and the United States. In her earlier career she was a specialist in lyric and coloratura soprano roles in German and Italian repertoire, and transitioned into heavier roles in ...
